AN Australian political commentator has apologised for an anti-Irish rant that led to him being accused of racism.
Grahame Morris, a former Liberal government adviser, last week sparked a storm after he described the Irish as people who cant grow potatoes, who had a mutant lawn weed as their national symbol and who could not verbalise the difference between tree and the number three.
He was speaking during a debate on same-sex marriage and commenting on the Republics recent referendum vote to recognise the right of gay and lesbian couples to legally marry.
After being slammed as a racist Aussie and accused of mocking victims of the Irish Famine, Mr Morris this week appeared on Sky and admitted his remarks had left him in a hell of a pickle.
Claiming that he had only been attempting humour which didnt work at all, he added: To all those with Irish backgrounds, which includes me incidentally, Im actually very sorry.
The conservative pundit then admitted that his comments had been tasteless, saying: I copped the whack I probably deserved.
Mr Morris also joked that kick Grahame had become Irelands national sport instead of Gaelic football or soccer in the days following the debate.
